Paper targets

[bdb.hunting]

What does someone use to pattern test a shotgun? I’ve tried a 2’x2’ piece of cardboard and made a stencil to quickly mark lines.
Should I only shot it once or 3-5 per sheet?

Heavy duty garbage bags work as well. I’ve done it a couple times while not perfect like paper or cardboard it does work. I would cut the bag so I had two sheets from each bag.

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[257hunter]

I like the idea of using some heavy construction paper with stickers. I shoot on a home range so a big target I can leave up for a while is nice. I looked into getting some printed locally but it was prohibitively expensive. Some smaller targets with the grid would be good for sight in.

As for patterning shotguns, I used to get the scrap end rolls from the local newspaper. Little fragile for rifle targets but they were great as big disposable sheets for other things. Used them to paper tune bows as well.

 

[Janeau]

 

[Sniper_485]

I use cardboard and spray paint different size circles with a template i made depending on range and iron sight vs scope.

 

[Longstud]

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X2 Target or competitive shooters realize the importance of proper aiming points on targets and the actual configuration of the target. Aiming at bullet holes makes groups much bigger.

 

[Janeau]

The one I posted are from accurate shooter web site. A lots of guy just use a stick on dot or even just make a dot with a marker on a cardboard box. And those are ELR guys.

Dot size does not matter on the target I posted..what matter are the scope alignment vertical and horizontal. So no they don’t make group bigger. Only the shooter can do that on top of, in load development - aiming point matter - crossair alignment - not the point of impact that vary with powder charge or whatever a guy test.

When you see all crappy targets showing at the range, all those are 500% better.
I use this one in blue. Can be seen a lot better on crappy overcast or rainy days. Picture is crappy but if someone want a .pdf , just ask. And you don’t shoot the triangle - aiming at it only- you adjust scope a few click up so the round impact in the round circle or above.
Those were made originally by Sinclair for Benchrest gun load development.

 

[Quiet]

Black 1" square patches superimposed on round 3" orange dot stickers. You can get stickers on Amazon by the roll, but for some reason certain colours/shades command a premium.

 

[350tracker]

I made and printed my own as well on letter size 8-1/2" x 11" paper that's 3 hole punch with 1" grid system. Once done at the range, I write down info on the target and place them in a binder and keep the info.

 

[dan belisle]

The one I posted are from accurate shooter web site. A lots of guy just use a stick on dot or even just make a dot with a marker on a cardboard box. And those are ELR guys.

Dot size does not matter on the target I posted..what matter are the scope alignment vertical and horizontal. So no they don’t make group bigger. Only the shooter can do that on top of, in load development - aiming point matter - crossair alignment - not the point of impact that vary with powder charge or whatever a guy test.

When you see all crappy targets showing at the range, all those are 500% better.
I use this one in blue. Can be seen a lot better on crappy overcast or rainy days. Picture is crappy but if someone want a .pdf , just ask. And you don’t shoot the triangle - aiming at it only- you adjust scope a few click up so the round impact in the round circle or above.
Those were made originally by Sinclair for Benchrest gun load development.
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I'll take a pdf of that. Always on the hunt for better targets. Eyes aren't what they used to be. - dan

 

[300_savage]

White sheets of Bristol board from the dollar store 2 for $1.50 with bingo dabber or sharpie target dots drawn on.

 

[Biologist]

I make my own targets on my computer using PowerPoint. All shapes are available, scale-able in any size at 0.01" increments. And they can be rotated. Save the PPT file as PDF, and transfer the PDF to my phone. Then I go to a print shop and email the PDF attachment to them, print on card stock, either 8.5x11 or 11x17, depending on the target design.

 

[Meroh]

Print from the internet. A little searching, you can find what you want.

 

[Talltimber1]

I use cardboard. I have 3 or 4 guns that shoot close to one hole and cardboard shows the pattern better. 5 shot group in pic 3 in same hole.

 

[waldo54]

I use the Allen 5 in one targets, they are in a pack of 13 targets and I found some on sale for $3 a pack, bought the last 5 packs @ 25 cents each I can't print them for that.
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[boxhitch]

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thats the fav. crosshairs are easier to steady on the points of the diamonds

 

[zupermann]

I use the Allen 5 in one targets, they are in a pack of 13 targets and I found some on sale for $3 a pack, bought the last 5 packs @ 25 cents each I can't print them for that.
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Thats an excellent deal.
Princess Auto sometimes has the right sort of targets at a good price, but its hit and miss there

 

[paul792]

Bristol board from the dollar store and a bingo dabber.

 

[Suther]

For store bought I mostly use these because they're reasonably priced:
https://www.cabelas.ca/product/66998/birchwood-casey-eze-scorer-12-sight-in-paper-targets-13-pack

But I've been printing my own lately, or just going with the ones my range sells at 3/$1, hard to beat that price.

This is the one I print at home, from https://www.nssf.org/shooting/targets/:

 

[kevin g]

Can't copy and paste the pic...best I can do is a link
These are the new Caldwell Blue /9 block / diamond targets...16" X 16" Great for testing powder nodes. With 2 of these on the backer...no need to move from the bench for a while..lol


https://thegundealer.net/wp-content...-16in-9-diamond-blue-10-pack-1175519-main.jpg

 

[kevin g]

OOps..forgot the price...10 for 8 bucks...plus trudopes share makes it pretty well a buck apiece out the door & at the range !